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L641 NBV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL641 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,060 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,060 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 69,327 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 66,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 62,811 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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L641 NBV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L641 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L641 NBV registered?

L641 NBV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L641 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L641 NBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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